Norman Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Colquitt, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Norman Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area515 sq mi
NID IDGA04137

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 1, 2010
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Marcus T. Norman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam is owned by Marcus T. Norman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Norman Lake Dam?

Norman Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Norman Lake Dam last inspected?

Norman Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.